George Vincent Fosbery | |
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Born | 11 April 1832 Stert, Wiltshire |
Died | 8 May 1907 Bath, Bath and North East Somerset | (aged 75)
Buried | St Mary's Cemetery, Bath |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1852–1877 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 4th Bengal European Regiment |
Battles / wars | Umbeyla Campaign |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Other work | Firearms designer and inventor |
Lieutenant Colonel George Vincent Fosbery VC (11 April 1832 – 8 May 1907) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was also a designer and inventor of firearms.